Junior Doctor

Department: Medical and Psychiatry

Location: Priory Hospital Norwich

Compensation: £77,117 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Norwich
Salary FTE £77,117.0

Full Time/37.5 Hours

Set in the Norfolk countryside a mile outside the town of Attleborough, Norfolk, Priory Hospital Norwich is a 24/7, mental health inpatient provision, which provides care for males and females, split across wards which care for differing levels of acuity. We accept referrals from across the UK, and support the NHS with patient flow, by providing a pathway of care, suited to individual needs, including medium to high risk patients.

Priory’s acute and PICU services aim to allow more people to be treated closer to home and we support the NHS to repatriate out-of-area patients back to local areas. Norwich also provides a 24/7, rapid response drug and alcohol service including detox.

What you'll be doing

In this role, you will play a key part in patient recovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care.

• Undertake comprehensive physical and mental health assessments, identifying patients' clinical needs and contributing to appropriate treatment and care plans.
• Provide day-to-day medical care to patients, monitoring their physical health, reviewing symptoms and responding to changes in their clinical presentation.
• Work closely with the Consultant Psychiatrist and wider multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care.
• Participate in ward rounds, clinical reviews and multidisciplinary meetings, contributing to treatment decisions, risk assessments and discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate clinical records, support safe prescribing practices and ensure all medical care complies with relevant clinical guidelines, safeguarding requirements and professional standards.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential for the role

Applicants must hold a primary medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent) and have full GMC registration with a licence to practise. They should have completed Foundation Year 1 (or equivalent) and have experience working in a clinical setting, ideally within psychiatry, mental health or acute medicine. Candidates must demonstrate good clinical assessment and decision-making skills, an understanding of patient safety, risk management and safeguarding, and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Excellent communication, organisation and record-keeping skills are essential.

The following experience would be beneficial

Previous experience within mental health, psychiatry or inpatient services would be advantageous. Experience supporting patients with complex mental health presentations, including mood disorders, psychosis, personality disorders and dual diagnoses, would be beneficial. Familiarity with the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and relevant safeguarding procedures is desirable. Experience participating in ward rounds, multidisciplinary meetings, discharge planning and working alongside Consultant Psychiatrists and other healthcare professionals would also be an advantage.

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Enhanced maternity pay
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.